Social Justice Ministry

Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. (Psalm 82:3)

In accordance with our Biblical mandate, the mission of the Social Justice Ministry of Nineteenth Street Baptist Church is to lift up and support those in society who cannot do for themselves

Social Justice Communion Service at MLK Memorial 2018

The definition of social justice is to ensure equal access to wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. Our ministry is tasked to raise awareness and generate support for social justice issues within the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

Below are some of the projects and programs sponsored or supported by the Social Justice Ministry.

  • History and Reconciliation Project: Nineteenth Street Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Washington, D.C., which are bound together by history forged during the era of American slavery, have undertaken an unprecedented journey together to examine our past and cast a future of reconciliation. Both congregations are committed to understanding, restoration, forgiveness, and love.
  • Black Lives Matter (BLM): Black Lives Matter is an organized movement in the United States advocating for nonviolent protest against incidents of police brutality against African Americans and people of color. Our church supports this movement by participating in rallies and marches and by hosting discussions.
  • Congregation Action Network (CAN): Our church is part of a network of faith communities in Washington, D.C., that provide support to immigrants who fear being detained, deported, or profiled. We participate in regular meetings, called rallies, and budget hearings where legislation and resources are being considered to support immigrant families.

We continue to seek opportunities to work together as a congregation for justice and peace in our city, country and world as a church without walls so that all people may experience the transformative power of God’s love. Volunteers are always welcomed to participate in these critical actions.

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